designated hitter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of designated hitter
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler went after López following a high-and-tight wild pitch in the fifth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
One was Shohei Ohtani, the first-team designated hitter for both teams.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
That was the end of Ohtani's night as the pitcher, but under a 2022 regulation change known as the 'Ohtani rule',, external he was allowed to remain in the game as designated hitter.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Ohtani will be the Dodgers’ starting pitcher and designated hitter.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
He kept talking about how the designated hitter in baseball was bad and why basketball was a commercial success and what teams looked promising in college football.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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